Metal fireblock

ABSTRACT

This disclosure is directed to a bracket for the proper and fireproof spacing of vertical and horizontal framing members. The bracket is a replacement for traditional wood fireblocks seen in framing. The device has extruded metal flanges for additional support and has nail hole perforations for proper fastening. There are two versions of the units, one spaced 14½ inches for 16 inches on center and 22½ inches for 24 inches on center.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to building structure supports, bracketsand the like. In particular, the present invention relates to a devicethat can stop the spread of fire as well as brace a vertical wallportion or a horizontal roof or ceiling portion. Briefly, the device isan in between stud distance spacer known in the framing business as afireblock. The present invention has developed a metal counterpart tothe original wood fireblock. The device is a bracket made to fit betweenframing members vertically or framing members horizontally. The presentinvention can be fastened to respective members with traditional bracketfasteners and is standardized to the length necessary for drywall,plywood or other materials. Therefore the length of the metal fireblockis both 14½ inches and 22½ inches. This will satisfy a need for 16 inchon center or 24 inch on center.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The metal fireblock of the present invention provides a properly spaceddistance block for vertical and horizontal framing. Holes are providedfor the use of standard Tico Nails to connect to the respective members.The old method of using wood blocks to stop fire is outdated since woodburns, whereby the metal fireblock is much safer. The length of themetal fireblocks makes framing where a proper distance is needed for 48inch wide drywall or plywood, a great deal easier since the blocks arepre sized and eliminate the need to cut possibly hundreds of wood blocksto so satisfy the need.

The objects and advantages of the present invention are obtained by thepre-sized length of the fireblock, making framing faster and moreaccurate. The advantages of shear nailing adds a certain strength to theconstruction that did not exist before the present invention. Theprotection afforded by using metal over wood probably surpasses anyother benefit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the metal fireblock of the presentinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reffering to FIG. 1, the metal fireblock of the present invention isfireblock arm 1 and its counterpart nail holes 2. Connected to 1 isbracket flange 3. This curvature of metal adds support to the fireblockarm. Length arm 4 is the part of the present invention that blocks fire.Length arm flange 5 adds support like 3.

1. A metal fireblock comprising: a metal bracket, horizontally disposedflanged assembly for the bracing and proper distance spacing ofhorizontal and vertical framing members; said bracket with nail holesproperly placed in the bracket connecting arm for the proper nailinginto the wood framing members; said bracket with a risen portion ofextruded same metal in the longwise portion of said bracket as well asan extruded same metal in the connecting arm portion of said bracket. 2.The metal fireblock of claim 1, whereby the fireblock is of one peice ofmetal.
 3. The metal fireblock of claim 2 whereby the length of thefireblock is of two fixed lengths and made to install between framingmembers.
 4. The metal fireblock of claim 3 whereby the actual distanceof the length of the fireblock are both 14½ inches long and 22½ incheslong.